The European Union is taking some 20 airlines to task for using terms like “green fares” and “greenest and cleanest” to describe their commitment to the environment. The EU has embarked on a long-term plan to transition to sustainable aviation fuels, and the first benchmark is next year when 2% of the fuel powering aircraft has to be green. Carolyn Beeler speaks with Andrew Charlton, managing director of Aviation Advocacy, about the kinds of sustainable claims the airlines are making.
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